Sony Camcorder PJ530E User Manual

4-530-437-11(1)  
Digital HD Video  
Camera Recorder  
Operating Guide  
camcorder  
Please also refer to :  
HDR-CX540/CX610E/PJ530E/PJ540/PJ540E/PJ610E  
 
for replacement of the obsolete  
outlet.  
even chemical burns. Observe the  
following cautions.  
• Protect the power cord from being  
walked on or pinched particularly at  
plugs, convenience receptacles,  
and the point where they exit from  
the apparatus.  
• Only use attachments/accessories  
specified by the manufacturer.  
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table specified by the  
manufacturer, or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart is used, use  
caution when moving the cart/  
apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
• Do not disassemble.  
• Do not crush and do not expose the  
battery pack to any shock or force  
such as hammering, dropping or  
stepping on it.  
• Do not short circuit and do not allow  
metal objects to come into contact  
with the battery terminals.  
• Do not expose to high temperature  
above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct  
sunlight or in a car parked in the  
sun.  
• Do not incinerate or dispose of in  
fire.  
• Do not handle damaged or leaking  
lithium ion batteries.  
• Be sure to charge the battery pack  
using a genuine Sony battery  
charger or a device that can charge  
the battery pack.  
• Keep the battery pack out of the  
reach of small children.  
• Keep the battery pack dry.  
• Replace only with the same or  
equivalent type recommended by  
Sony.  
• Dispose of used battery packs  
promptly as described in the  
instructions.  
• Unplug this apparatus during  
lightning storms or when unused  
for long periods of time.  
• Refer all servicing to qualified  
service personnel. Servicing is  
required when the apparatus has  
been damaged in any way, such as  
power-supply cord or plug is  
damaged, liquid has been spilled or  
objects have fallen into the  
apparatus, the apparatus has been  
exposed to rain or moisture, does  
not operate normally, or has been  
dropped.  
• If the shape of the plug does not fit  
the power outlet, use an  
attachment plug adaptor of the  
proper configuration for the power  
outlet.  
AC Adaptor  
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a  
narrow space, such as between a wall  
and furniture.  
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall  
socket) when using the AC Adaptor.  
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the  
wall outlet (wall socket) immediately  
if any malfunction occurs while using  
the apparatus.  
CAUTION  
Even if your camcorder is turned off,  
AC power source (mains) is still  
supplied to it while connected to the  
wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC  
Adaptor.  
Battery pack  
If the battery pack is mishandled, the  
battery pack can burst, cause a fire or  
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Excessive sound pressure from  
earphones and headphones can  
cause hearing loss.  
without testing of specific absorption  
ratio (SAR).  
For Customers in the  
U.S.A.  
For Customers in the  
U.S.A. and Canada  
If you have any questions about this  
product, you may call:  
Sony Customer Information Center  
1-800-222-SONY (7669).  
The number below is for the FCC  
related matters only.  
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION  
BATTERIES  
Lithium-Ion batteries  
are recyclable.  
You can help preserve  
our environment by  
returning your used  
rechargeable batteries  
to the collection and recycling  
location nearest you.  
Regulatory Information  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: HDR-CX540  
Responsible Party: Sony  
Electronics Inc.  
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,  
San Diego, CA 92127  
U.S.A.  
For more information regarding  
recycling of rechargeable batteries,  
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://  
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or  
leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.  
This device complies with Part 15 of  
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject  
to the following two conditions: (1)  
This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device  
must accept any interference  
received, including interference  
that may cause undesired  
Battery pack/AC Adaptor  
This device complies with Part 15 of  
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to  
the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
operation.  
CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B  
This equipment complies with FCC/IC  
radiation exposure limits set forth for  
an uncontrolled environment and  
meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)  
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C  
to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio  
frequency (RF) Exposure rules.  
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This equipment has very low levels of  
RF energy that are deemed to comply  
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this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to  
correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
– Increase the separation between  
the equipment and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an  
outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: HDR-PJ540  
Responsible Party: Sony  
Electronics Inc.  
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,  
San Diego, CA 92127  
U.S.A.  
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230  
This device complies with Part 15 of  
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject  
to the following two conditions: (1)  
This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device  
must accept any interference  
received, including interference  
that may cause undesired  
– Consult the dealer or an  
experienced radio/TV technician  
for help.  
The supplied interface cable must be  
used with the equipment in order to  
comply with the limits for a digital  
device pursuant to Subpart B of Part  
15 of FCC Rules.  
operation.  
This equipment must not be co-  
located or operated in conjunction  
with any other antenna or transmitter.  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes  
or modifications not expressly  
approved in this manual could void  
your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
For Customers in Canada  
This device complies with Industry  
Canada licence-exempt RSS  
standard(s).  
Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions: (1) this device may  
not cause interference, and (2) this  
device must accept any interference,  
including interference that may cause  
undesired operation of the device.  
Note:  
This equipment has been tested and  
found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with  
the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio  
For Customers in Europe  
communications. However, there is  
no guarantee that interference will  
not occur in a particular installation. If  
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Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares  
that this equipment is in compliance  
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with the essential requirements and  
other relevant provisions of Directive  
1999/5/EC. For details, please access  
the following URL:  
symbol. The chemical symbols for  
mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if  
the battery contains more than  
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By  
ensuring these products and  
batteries are disposed of correctly,  
you will help prevent potentially  
negative consequences for the  
environment and human health  
which could otherwise be caused by  
inappropriate waste handling. The  
recycling of the materials will help to  
conserve natural resources.  
In case of products that for safety,  
performance or data integrity reasons  
require a permanent connection with  
an incorporated battery, this battery  
should be replaced by qualified  
service staff only. To ensure that the  
battery and the electrical and  
Notice for the customers in  
the countries applying EU  
Directives  
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1  
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075  
Japan  
For EU product compliance: Sony  
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger  
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany  
Notice  
If static electricity or  
electromagnetism causes data  
transfer to discontinue midway (fail),  
restart the application or disconnect  
and connect the communication  
cable (USB, etc.) again.  
electronic equipment will be treated  
properly, hand over these products at  
end-of-life to the applicable  
This product has been tested and  
found compliant with the limits set  
out in the EMC regulation for using  
connection cables shorter than 3  
meters (9.8 feet).  
collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment.  
For all other batteries, please view the  
section on how to remove the battery  
from the product safely. Hand the  
battery over to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of  
waste batteries. For more detailed  
information about recycling of this  
product or battery, please contact  
your local Civic Office, your household  
waste disposal service or the shop  
where you purchased the product or  
battery.  
The electromagnetic fields at the  
specific frequencies may influence  
the picture and sound of this unit.  
Disposal of waste batteries  
and electrical and electronic  
equipment (applicable in the  
European Union and other  
European countries with  
separate collection systems)  
This symbol on the  
For Customers in  
Singapore  
product, the battery or  
on the packaging  
indicates that the  
product and the  
battery shall not be  
treated as household waste. On  
certain batteries this symbol might be  
used in combination with a chemical  
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Learning more  
about the  
Table of Contents  
Learning more about the  
camcorder (Help  
Guide)  
Help Guide is an on-line manual.  
Refer to it for in-depth instructions on  
the many functions of the camcorder.  
Access the Sony  
support page.  
1
Viewing images at a larger size  
Using PlayMemories Home™  
Connecting an external media  
Select your country or  
region.  
2
Customizing your  
Search for the model  
3
name of your  
camcorder within the  
support page.  
• Check the model name on  
the bottom of your  
camcorder.  
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Getting started  
• “Operating Guide” (This manual)  
(1)  
Supplied items  
The numbers in ( ) indicate the  
supplied quantity.  
• Camcorder (1)  
• AC Adaptor (1)  
The shape of the AC Adaptor differs  
depending on the countries/  
regions.  
• USB connection support cable (1)  
The USB connection support cable  
is designed for use with this  
camcorder only. Use this cable  
when the Built-in USB Cable of the  
camcorder is too short for  
connection.  
• HDMI cable (1)  
• Rechargeable battery pack NP-  
FV50 (1)  
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Charging the battery pack  
Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD monitor,  
and attach the battery pack.  
1
Battery pack  
Pull out the Built-in USB Cable.  
2
Connect the AC Adaptor and the camcorder with the  
USB connection support cable, and connect the AC  
Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).  
3
USB connection  
support cable  
AC Adaptor  
Built-in USB Cable  
Wall outlet (wall socket)  
• The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange.  
• The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is  
fully charged. Disconnect the USB connection support cable from the  
camcorder.  
• The shape of the AC Adaptor differs depending on the countries/  
regions.  
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• Turn off your camcorder before you remove the battery pack.  
Charging the battery using your computer  
Turn off your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running  
computer using the Built-in USB Cable.  
To use your camcorder connected to the wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
Connect the camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) in the same  
way as “Charging the battery pack.”  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.  
• The battery pack may be consumed even if the camcorder is connected  
to the wall outlet (wall socket).  
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Turning the power on  
Open the LCD monitor of your camcorder and turn  
the power on.  
1
Following the instructions on the LCD monitor, select  
2
the language, the geographical area, Daylight  
Savings or Summer Time, date format, and the date  
and time.  
Touch the button on the LCD monitor.  
• To go to the next page, touch [Next].  
• To turn off the power, close the LCD monitor.  
• To set the date and time again, select  
Settings] [Date & Time Setting].  
• To turn off the operating sound, select  
[Setup] [  
Clock  
[Setup]   
[
General Settings] [Beep] [Off].  
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Inserting a memory card  
Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it  
clicks.  
1
microSD memory card  
Memory Stick Micro™ (M2)  
media  
Printed  
surface  
Terminal  
• The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if  
you insert a new memory card. Wait until the screen disappears.  
• Insert the memory card straight in the right direction so that the  
camcorder can recognize it.  
• To select a memory card as the recording medium, select  
[Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select] [Memory Card].  
(HDR-CX540/CX610E/PJ540/PJ540E/PJ610E)  
• To eject the memory card, open the cover and lightly push the memory  
card in once.  
Types of memory card you can use with your  
camcorder  
Capacity (operation  
verified)  
SD Speed Class  
microSD memory card/  
microSDHC memory card/  
microSDXC memory card  
Class 4 or faster  
Up to 64 GB  
Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)  
media  
Up to 16 GB  
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Recording/Playback  
Recording  
Recording movies  
Open the LCD monitor, and press START/STOP to  
1
start recording.  
Power zoom lever  
• To stop recording, press START/STOP again.  
• You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO  
(Dual Capture).  
• In the default setting, movies are recorded with HD format and MP4  
format simultaneously (Dual Video REC). MP4 format is easy for playing  
back your movies on a smartphone, for uploading to a network, or for  
uploading to the Web.  
• Items on the LCD monitor disappear if you do not operate the camcorder  
for a few seconds. To display items again, touch anywhere except the  
buttons on the LCD monitor.  
• You can check the recording time of a medium on the LCD monitor in the  
shooting mode.  
• To change the image quality of the movies you record, select  
[Image Quality/Size] [ REC Mode].  
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Shooting photos  
Open the LCD monitor and select [MODE]  
1
(Photo).  
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it  
2
fully.  
Power zoom lever  
• When the focus is adjusted properly, AE/AF lock indicator appears  
on the LCD monitor.  
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Playback  
Open the LCD monitor and press the  
(View  
Images) button on the camcorder to enter the  
playback mode.  
1
Select  
/
to move the desired event to the  
2
center, and then select the part circled () in the  
figure.  
Switch Movie  
Format  
button (HD/  
MP4)  
Remaining battery  
To the MENU  
screen  
Events  
Event name  
To the  
previous event  
To the next  
event  
Change to the  
movie/photo  
recording  
Time-line bar  
Play short movies Change Event Scale button  
mode  
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Select the image.  
3
Recorded time/  
Event name  
number of photos  
To go back to  
the Event View  
screen  
Switch  
Image Type  
button  
Previous  
Movie  
Next  
Photo  
Change to the  
movie/photo  
recording  
Last played image  
mode  
Playback operations  
Volume  
/
/
/
Previous/Next  
Delete  
Fast-reverse/Fast-forward  
Play/Pause  
Context  
Stop  
Play/Stop slide show  
Motion Interval ADJ  
Motion Shot Video  
To select the format of the movie you want to play,  
edit, or copy to other devices  
In step 2, select  
Quality] or [  
at the top right of the LCD monitor [  
MP4].  
HD  
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Viewing images at a larger size  
Connecting the camcorder to a TV  
Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder to the  
HDMI IN jack of a TV using the HDMI cable supplied.  
1
Signal flow  
• If your TV does not have an HDMI jack, connect the Multi/Micro USB  
Terminal of the camcorder to the video/audio input jacks of the TV  
using an AV cable (sold separately).  
Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ530E/PJ540/PJ540E/  
PJ610E)  
Press the PROJECTOR button (page 30).  
1
2
Select [Image Shot on This Device].  
Follow the operating guide on the LCD monitor, and  
3
then select [Project].  
Power zoom lever/PHOTO*2  
PROJECTOR FOCUS lever*1  
*1  
Adjust the focus of the projected image.  
*2 Use the power zoom lever to move the selection frame that appears  
on the projected image, then press the PHOTO button.  
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Saving images  
Using PlayMemories Home™  
What you can do with PlayMemories Home  
PlayMemories Home allows you to import movies and photos to your  
computer to use them in a variety of ways.  
Playing back  
imported images  
Import images from the camcorder.  
For Windows, the following functions are  
Sharing images on  
also available.  
PlayMemories  
Online™  
Viewing  
images on  
Calendar  
Creating  
movie  
discs  
Uploading  
images to  
network services  
To download PlayMemories Home  
PlayMemories Home can be downloaded from the following URL.  
To check the computer system  
You can check the computer requirements for the  
software at the following URL.  
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Connecting an external media device  
External media device  
Connect an external media device to the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of  
your camcorder using VMC-UAM2 USB Adaptor Cable (sold  
separately).  
• Movies are copied with high definition image quality (HD).  
Recorder without a USB jack  
Connect a recorder to the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of your  
camcorder using an AV cable (sold separately).  
• Movies are copied with standard definition image quality.  
Signal flow  
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Notes  
Using the Wi-Fi  
function  
• If PlayMemories Mobile is already  
installed in your smartphone,  
update the software to the latest  
version.  
• The Wi-Fi function described here  
is not guaranteed to work on all  
smartphones and tablets.  
• The Wi-Fi function of the  
camcorder cannot be used  
connected to a public wireless  
LAN.  
• To use the One-touch functions  
(NFC) of the camcorder, a  
smartphone or tablet supporting  
the NFC function is required.  
• The operation methods and  
display screens for the  
Installing PlayMemories  
Mobile™ on your  
smartphone  
For the latest information and  
more detailed information on  
the functions of PlayMemories  
Mobile, visit the following URL.  
application are subject to change  
without notice by future  
upgrades.  
Android OS  
Install PlayMemories Mobile  
from Google play.  
• Android 4.0 or higher is required  
to use One-Touch functions  
(NFC).  
iOS  
Install PlayMemories Mobile  
from App Store.  
• One-touch functions (NFC) are  
not available with iOS.  
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Notes  
Transferring MP4 movies  
and photos to your  
smartphone  
• Cancel the sleep mode or unlock  
the screen on the smartphone  
beforehand.  
• Make sure that  
is displayed  
One-touch connection  
with an Android  
supporting NFC  
on the LCD monitor of the  
camcorder and the smartphone.  
• Continue touching the  
camcorder to the smartphone  
without moving until  
PlayMemories Mobile starts (1 to  
2 seconds).  
• If the camcorder cannot be  
connected with the smartphone  
On the smartphone, select  
1
[Settings], then, select  
[More...] to check that [NFC]  
is enabled.  
Connection without  
using NFC  
Press the  
button, then select  
(View Images)  
1
[Edit/Copy] [Send to  
Smartphone] [Select on  
This Device] image type.  
On the camcorder, play back  
an image to be sent to the  
smartphone.  
You can transfer MP4 movies  
and photos only.  
2
3
Select the image you want to  
transfer, and add , and  
2
3
then select  
.
Touch the camcorder to the  
smartphone.  
The SSID and a password are  
displayed, and the camcorder is  
ready to be connected with the  
smartphone.  
Connect the camcorder to  
the smartphone, and  
transfer images.  
Android  
Start up PlayMemories  
Mobile and select the SSID of  
the camcorder.  
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Input the password  
displayed on the camcorder  
(first time only).  
Using your smartphone  
as a wireless remote  
commander  
You can record with the  
camcorder using your  
smartphone as a wireless  
remote commander.  
On your camcorder, select  
1
iPhone/iPad  
[Camera/Mic]   
Shooting Assist] [Ctrl  
with Smartphone].  
[
Select [Settings] [Wi-Fi]   
the SSID displayed on the  
camcorder.  
On your smartphone,  
perform in the same way as  
in step 3 in “Connection  
2
Input the password  
displayed on the camcorder  
(first time only).  
When you use NFC, display the  
recording screen on your  
Confirm that the SSID  
displayed on the camcorder  
is selected.  
camcorder, and touch  
on the  
camcorder to  
smartphone.  
on the  
Return to Home, and start up  
PlayMemories Mobile.  
Operate the camcorder on  
your smartphone.  
3
Notes  
• Depending on local electrical  
interference or the smartphone’s  
capabilities, the live view images  
may not be displayed smoothly.  
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If you know the SSID and  
the password of your  
wireless access point  
On your camcorder, select  
[Setup]   
Saving movies and  
photos to your computer  
via Wi-Fi  
Connect your computer to a  
wireless access point or wireless  
broadband router in advance.  
[
Connection] [Access  
point settings].  
Select the access point you  
want to register, enter the  
password, then select  
.
Install the dedicated  
software in your computer  
1
(first time only).  
Windows: PlayMemories Home  
Mac: Wireless Auto Import  
If the software is already  
installed in your computer,  
update the software to the latest  
version.  
If your computer is not  
started, turn on the  
computer.  
3
Connect your camcorder to  
2
an access point as follows  
(first time only).  
4 Start sending images from  
the camcorder to the  
If you cannot register, refer to the  
instruction of the access point, or  
contact the person who set up the  
access point.  
computer.  
Press the  
button on your camcorder.  
Select [Edit/  
Copy] [Send to  
(View Images)  
If the wireless access point  
has a WPS button  
On your camcorder, select  
[Setup]   
Computer].  
• Images are automatically  
transferred to and saved on  
the computer.  
• Only newly recorded images  
are transferred. Importing  
movies and multiple photos  
may take time.  
[
Connection] [WPS  
Push].  
Press the WPS button on the  
access point you want to  
register.  
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Customizing your camcorder  
Using the menus  
Select  
.
1
Select a category.  
2
3
Select a desired menu  
item.  
Scroll the menu items  
up or down.  
• Select  
to finish setting the  
menu or to return to the previous  
menu screen.  
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Others  
The camcorder is not dustproofed,  
dripproofed or waterproofed.  
Do not let your camcorder get wet,  
for example, from rain or sea water.  
If your camcorder gets wet, it may  
malfunction. Sometimes this  
malfunction cannot be repaired.  
Do not aim the camcorder at the  
sun or strong light. Doing so may  
cause your camcorder to  
Precautions  
AC Adaptor  
Do not short-circuit the battery  
terminal with any metallic objects.  
This may cause a malfunction.  
Playing back images with  
other devices  
You may not be able to play back  
images that were recorded on your  
camcorder with other devices  
normally. Also, you may not be able  
to play back images recorded on  
other devices with your camcorder.  
malfunction.  
Do not use the camcorder near  
strong radio waves or radiation. The  
camcorder may not be able to  
record or play back images  
properly.  
Do not use the camcorder on a  
sandy beach or anywhere dusty.  
Doing so may cause your  
Recording and playback  
Avoid rough handling,  
disassembling, modifying, physical  
shock, or impact such as  
camcorder to malfunction.  
hammering, dropping or stepping  
on the product. Be particularly  
careful with the lens.  
If moisture condensation occurs,  
stop using the camcorder until  
moisture evaporates.  
To ensure stable operation of the  
memory card, it is recommended to  
format the memory card with your  
camcorder before the first use.  
Formatting the memory card will  
erase all the data stored on it and  
the data will be irrecoverable. Save  
your important data on your PC, etc.  
Confirm the direction of the  
memory card. If you forcibly insert  
the memory card in the wrong  
direction, the memory card,  
Do not subject the camcorder to  
mechanical shock or vibration. If  
you do so, the camcorder may  
operate incorrectly or may not  
record images. In addition, the  
recording medium or recorded data  
may be damaged.  
LCD monitor  
The LCD monitor is manufactured  
using extremely high-precision  
technology, so over 99.99% of the  
pixels are operational for effective  
use. However, there may be some  
tiny black points and/or bright points  
(white, red, blue, or green in color)  
that appear constantly on the LCD  
monitor. These points are normal  
results of the manufacturing process  
and do not affect the recording in any  
way.  
memory card slot, or image data  
may be damaged.  
Before starting to record, test the  
recording function to make sure the  
image and sound are recorded  
without any problems.  
Television programs, films, video  
tapes, and other materials may be  
copyrighted. Unauthorized  
recording of such materials may be  
a violation of the copyright laws.  
Compensation for the content of  
recordings cannot be provided,  
even if recording or playback is not  
possible due to a malfunction of the  
camcorder, recording media, etc.  
Camcorder temperature  
If you use the camcorder  
continuously for a long time, the  
camcorder gets very warm. This is not  
a malfunction.  
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Overheat protection  
Specifications  
System  
Depending on the camcorder and  
battery temperature, you may be  
unable to record movies or the power  
may turn off automatically to protect  
the camcorder. A message will be  
displayed on the LCD monitor before  
the power turns off or you can no  
longer record movies. In this case,  
leave the power off and wait until the  
camcorder and battery temperature  
goes down. If you turn on the power  
without letting the camcorder and  
battery cool enough, the power may  
turn off again or you may be unable  
to record movies.  
Signal format:  
NTSC color, EIA standards (HDR-  
CX540/PJ540)  
PAL color, CCIR standards (HDR-  
CX610E/PJ530E/PJ540E/PJ610E)  
HD TV  
Movie recording format:  
AVCHD (AVCHD format Ver.2.0  
compatible):  
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch  
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator*1  
MP4:  
Deactivating wireless LAN  
(Wi-Fi, NFC, etc.) temporarily  
When you board an airplane, you can  
deactivate the Wi-Fi function  
temporarily. Select  
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch  
*1  
Manufactured under license  
from Dolby Laboratories.  
Photo file format:  
[Setup] [  
General Settings]   
DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible  
Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible  
MPF Baseline Compatible  
Recording media (Movie/Photo):  
Internal memory  
[Airplane Mode] [On].  
Wireless LAN  
We assume no responsibility  
whatsoever for any damage caused  
by unauthorized access to, or  
unauthorized use of, destinations  
loaded on the camcorder, resulting  
from loss or theft.  
HDR-CX540/PJ540/PJ540E: 32 GB  
HDR-CX610E/PJ610E: 64 GB  
Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)  
media  
microSD card (Class 4 or faster)  
The capacity that a user can use  
(Approx.)  
Troubleshooting  
If you run into any problems  
using your camcorder:  
HDR-CX540/PJ540/PJ540E:  
31.1 GB*2  
HDR-CX610E/PJ610E: 62.4 GB*2  
*2  
1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a  
portion of which is used for  
system management and/or  
application files. Only  
preinstalled demonstration  
movie may be deleted.  
Check your camcorder referring to  
Disconnect the power source,  
attach the power source again after  
about 1 minute, and turn the  
camcorder on.  
Initialize your camcorder.  
All settings, including the clock  
setting, are reset.  
Image device:  
3.1 mm (1/5.8 type) CMOS Sensor  
Recording pixels (photo, 16:9):  
Max. 9.2 mega pixels  
(4 032 × 2 272)*3  
Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility.  
Gross: Approx. 2 510 000 pixels  
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Effective (movie, 16:9)*4  
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Approx. 2 290 000 pixels  
Effective (photo, 16:9):  
Approx. 2 290 000 pixels  
Effective (photo, 4:3):  
Approx. 1 710 000 pixels  
Input/Output connectors  
HDMI OUT jack: HDMI micro  
connector  
PROJECTOR IN jack (HDR-PJ530E/  
PJ540/PJ540E/PJ610E): HDMI  
micro connector  
Lens:  
G Lens  
30× (Optical)*4, 60× (Clear Image  
Zoom, while recording movies)*5  
350× (Digital)  
MIC input jack: Stereo minijack  
(3.5 mm)  
Headphone jack: Stereo minijack  
(3.5 mm)  
USB jack: Type A (Built-in USB)  
Multi/Micro USB Terminal*  
* Supports Micro USB compatible  
devices.  
USB connection is only for output  
(HDR-CX610E/PJ530E/PJ540E/  
PJ610E).  
,
Filter diameter: 46 mm (1 13/16  
in.)  
F1.8 - F4.0  
Focal length:  
f= 1.9 mm - 57.0 mm (3/32 in. -  
2 1/4 in.)  
When converted to a 35 mm still  
camera  
For movies*4  
:
26.8 mm - 804.0 mm  
(1 1/16 in. - 31 3/4 in.) (16:9)  
For photos: 26.8 mm - 804.0 mm  
(1 1/16 in.- 31 3/4 in.) (16:9)  
Color temperature: [Auto], [One  
Push], [Indoor], [Outdoor]  
Minimum illumination:  
LCD monitor  
Picture: 7.5 cm (3.0 type, aspect ratio  
16:9)  
Total number of pixels:  
460 800 (960 × 480)  
Projector (HDR-PJ530E/PJ540/  
PJ540E/PJ610E)  
Projection type: DLP  
Light source: LED (R/G/B)  
Focus: Manual  
6 lx (lux) (in default setting,  
shutter speed 1/30 second (HDR-  
CX540/PJ540) or 1/25 second  
(HDR-CX610E/PJ530E/PJ540E/  
PJ610E))  
Throw Distance: 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or  
over  
Contrast ratio: 1 500:1  
Resolution (output): 640 × 360  
Continuous projection time (when  
using the supplied battery pack):  
Approx. 1 h. 35 min.  
3 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On],  
shutter speed 1/30 second (HDR-  
CX540/PJ540) or 1/25 second  
(HDR-CX610E/PJ530E/PJ540E/  
PJ610E))  
*3  
The unique image processing  
system of Sony’s BIONZ-X  
allows still image resolution  
equivalent to the sizes  
Wireless LAN  
Supported standard:  
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n  
Frequency: 2.4 GHz  
described.  
*4  
[
SteadyShot] is set to  
[Standard] or [Off].  
*5  
[
SteadyShot] is set to  
Supported security protocols: WEP/  
[Active].  
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK  
Configuration method: WPS (Wi-Fi  
Protected Setup)/manual  
Access method: Infrastructure Mode  
NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag  
compliant  
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AC Adaptor AC-UUD11  
Power requirements: AC 100 V -  
240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
General  
Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V  
(battery pack), DC 5 V 1 500 mA  
(AC Adaptor), DC 8.4 V (DC IN  
jack)  
USB Charging: DC 5 V 1 500 mA  
Average power consumption:  
During camera recording using LCD  
monitor at normal brightness:  
2.4 W  
Current consumption: 200 mA  
Power consumption: 11 W  
Output voltage: DC 5.0 V, 1 500 mA  
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C  
(32 °F to 122 °F)  
Storage temperature: –20 °C to  
+60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)  
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C  
(32 °F to 104 °F)  
Rechargeable battery  
pack NP-FV50  
Storage temperature: –20 °C to  
+60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)  
Dimensions (approx.):  
Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V  
Output voltage: DC 6.8 V  
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V  
Maximum charge current: 2.1 A  
Capacity  
Typical: 7.0 Wh (1 030 mAh)  
Minimum: 6.6 Wh (980 mAh)  
Type: Li-ion  
HDR-CX540/CX610E:  
57.5 mm × 66.5 mm × 121 mm  
(2 1/4 in. × 2 5/8 in. × 4 7/8 in.)  
(w/h/d) including the projecting  
parts  
57.5 mm × 66.5 mm × 130.5 mm  
(2 1/4 in. × 2 5/8 in. × 5 1/4 in.)  
(w/h/d) including the projecting  
parts, the supplied rechargeable  
battery pack attached  
Design and specifications of your  
camcorder and accessories are  
subject to change without notice.  
HDR-PJ530E/PJ540/PJ540E/  
PJ610E:  
61.5 mm × 66.5 mm × 121 mm  
(2 1/2 in. × 2 5/8 in. × 4 7/8 in.)  
(w/h/d) including the projecting  
parts  
61.5 mm × 66.5 mm × 130.5 mm  
(2 1/2 in. × 2 5/8 in. × 5 1/4 in.)  
(w/h/d) including the projecting  
parts, the supplied rechargeable  
battery pack attached  
Estimated time of  
charging, recording, and  
playback using the  
supplied battery pack  
Charging time (minutes)  
Mass (approx.)  
AC Adaptor  
(supplied)  
165  
HDR-CX540/CX610E:  
305 g (10.8 oz) main unit only  
360 g (12.7 oz) including the  
supplied rechargeable battery  
pack  
HDR-PJ530E/PJ540/PJ540E/  
PJ610E:  
325 g (11.5 oz) main unit only  
380 g (13.4 oz) including the  
supplied rechargeable battery  
pack  
Computer  
Recording time (minutes)  
Continuous  
305  
155  
75  
Typical  
Playback time (minutes) 240  
The charging times are measured  
when charging the camcorder at a  
room temperature of 25 °C (77 °F)  
2G8B  
 
without using the USB Connection  
support cable.  
Android, Google Play are  
trademarks of Google Inc.  
The recording and playback times  
are measured when using the  
camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F).  
The recording times are measured  
when recording movies with the  
iOS is a registered trademark or  
trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.  
Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo, Wi-Fi  
PROTECTED SET-UP are registered  
trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.  
The N Mark is a trademark or  
registered trademark of NFC Forum,  
Inc. in the United States and in other  
countries.  
Facebook and the “f” logo are  
trademarks or registered  
trademarks of Facebook, Inc.  
YouTube and the YouTube logo are  
trademarks or registered  
default settings ([  
REC Mode]:  
[Standard  
[On]).  
], [Dual Video REC]:  
Typical recording time shows the  
time when you repeat recording  
start/stop, switching the [Shooting  
Mode], and zooming.  
Trademarks  
trademarks of Google Inc.  
iPhone and iPad are trademarks of  
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and  
other countries.  
All other product names mentioned  
herein may be the trademarks or  
registered trademarks of their  
respective companies. Furthermore,  
™ and ® are not mentioned in each  
case in this manual.  
AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive, AVCHD  
logotype and AVCHD Progressive  
logotype are trademarks of  
Panasonic Corporation and Sony  
Corporation.  
Memory Stick and  
are  
trademarks or registered  
trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™ are  
trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc  
Association.  
Dolby and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-  
Definition Multimedia Interface, and  
the HDMI Logo are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI  
Licensing LLC in the United States  
and other countries.  
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows  
Vista are either registered  
trademarks or trademarks of  
Microsoft Corporation in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
Mac and Mac OS are registered  
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the  
United States and other countries.  
Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are  
trademarks of Intel Corporation in  
the U.S. and/or other countries.  
microSDXC logo is a trademark of  
SD-3C, LLC.  
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Parts and controls  
Figures in ( ) are reference  
pages.  
PROJECTOR FOCUS lever (17)  
(HDR-PJ530E/PJ540/PJ540E/  
PJ610E)  
LCD monitor/Touch panel  
Projector lens (HDR-PJ530E/  
PJ540/PJ540E/PJ610E)  
Power zoom lever (13, 14)  
PHOTO button (14)  
Multi interface shoe  
For details on compatible  
accessories of the Multi  
interface shoe, visit the Sony  
web site in your area, or  
consult your Sony dealer or  
local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
Operations with other  
manufacture’s accessories are  
not guaranteed.  
(View Images) button (15)  
POWER button  
(My Voice Canceling)  
If you use a shoe adaptor (sold  
separately), you can also use  
accessories compatible with an  
Active Interface Shoe.  
button  
Suppresses the voice of the  
person recording the movie.  
N mark (21)  
NFC: Near Field  
Communication  
Lens (G lens)  
PROJECTOR button (17) (HDR-  
PJ530E/PJ540/PJ540E/  
PJ610E)  
Built-in microphone  
Speaker  
(microphone) jack (PLUG  
IN POWER)  
  (headphones) jack  
Memory card access lamp  
(12)  
3G0B  
 
   
Memory card slot (12)  
HDMI OUT jack  
To fasten the grip belt  
PROJECTOR IN jack (17) (HDR-  
PJ530E/PJ540/PJ540E/  
PJ610E)  
POWER/CHG (charge) lamp  
(9)  
START/STOP button (13)  
Battery pack (9)  
DC IN jack  
Loop for a shoulder belt  
Grip belt  
Built-in USB Cable (9)  
Multi/Micro USB Terminal  
Supports Micro USB compatible  
devices.  
This terminal does not support  
VMC-AVM1 Adaptor Cable (sold  
separately). You cannot use  
accessories via an A/V remote  
connector.  
Tripod receptacle  
BATT (battery) release lever  
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Additional information on this product and  
answers to frequently asked questions can  
be found at our Customer Support  
Website.  
© 2014 Sony Corporation Printed in China  
 

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